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Île aux Oiseaux Tour
Discover Arcachon Bay with this complete tour.
Children will have the opportunity to admire this unique natural treasure which is home to numerous bird species. They will learn all there is to know about the oyster villages and oyster farms of Cap Ferret.
A fun and original way to learn about a rich and diverse marine environment:
– Observe nature and natural phenomena, discover maritime heritage, understand the diversity of the landscapes, learn to use a map,
– Awaken curiosity and stimulate questions,
– Raise awareness about environmental protection.
Our suggestion: Inspector Lafouine trail: discover the Salt Meadows Nature Reserve through a pretend police investigation.
What you need to know
Boarding points
TourArcachon - Marina
Tour details
- Boarding at Arcachon
- Passage through the Mapouchet channel, beautiful view of the Île aux Oiseaux and the Cabanes Tchanquées
- Oyster farms (at low tide)
- Cap Ferret peninsula and its fishing villages
- Travel to the tip of Cap Ferret
- View of the great Dune du Pilat
- Arcachon waterfront
TourCap Ferret - Bélisaire Pier
Tour details
- Boarding at Cap Ferret
- Travel to Cap Ferret peninsula
- View of the great Dune du Pilat
- Arcachon waterfront
- Passage through the Mapouchet channel, beautiful view of the Île aux Oiseaux and the Cabanes Tchanquées
- Oyster farms (at low tide)
- Cap Ferret peninsula and its fishing villages
Prices
FromOptional extras
Duration: ~1 hour
Access: 25-min. bus trip (not included) from the Arcachon Marina
- The little train to Cap Ferret (€4 per student)
- Shore fishing on the Bay (€4.50 per student)
- Arès Lège-Cap-Ferret Nature Reserve (€5 per student)
- The Lighthouse and Peninsula (€3.85 per student)
Duration: ~ 40 min.
Access: 10-min. bus trip (not included) from the Arcachon Marina
Duration: ~ 1.5 – 2 hours depending on the circuit
Access: 30-min. bus trip (not included) from the Arcachon Marina
Duration: 1.5 hours
Access: 10-min. bus trip (not included) from the Arcachon Marina
Optional extras
- The forest with your eyes closed (5 to 6 years)
- Natural treasure hunt (7 to 12 years)
- Inspector Lafouine (7 to 12 years)
Duration: ~ 1.5 hours
Access: 30-min. bus ride (not included) from Bélisaire pier in Cap Ferret
Duration: ~ 2 hrs.
Access: 10-min. bus ride (not included) from Bélisaire pier in Cap Ferret
Please note: Long trousers and boots required.
- Tour of the Salt Meadows (€165 per class)
- The Ornithological Reserve of Le Teich (contact us)
- The little train in Arcachon (€165 per class)
- Oyster Museum “La Maison de l'Huître” in Gujan-Mestras (€3.50 per student)
- Discover crab fishing on the port of Audenge (€182 per class)
- The Oyster Farming Hut at La Teste de Buch Port (€3.60 per student)
Duration: ~ 2 hrs.
Access: 30 min. walk from Bélisaire Pier, Cap Ferret
Duration: ~ 15 min.
Access: 2 min. walk from Bélisaire Pier, Cap Ferret.